Presented to: Jack Craig, DOE Fernald
Source of Recommendation:
Type of Recommendation:
Response Requested by: December 31, 2000
Recommendation:
As part of its overall recommendations on the Future of Fernald, the Fernald
Citizens Advisory Board strongly recommends that the Fernald site provide
the necessary lands and support to create a center for the reinterment
of Native American remains. The FCAB has long supported this activity and
believes that all possible action must now be taken to bring this about.
Due to a number of factors, the DOE needs to begin the implementation of
this activity by the end of 2000 to ensure that it can be achieved. Site
remediation is at a point which makes it possible to develop this reinterment
area on available property west of Paddys Run. Sufficient property needs
to be made available immediately and the management and policy structure
put into place to enable this activity to move forward.
The FCAB believes that the reinterment of Native American remains is consistent and compatible with all other future uses under consideration for the Fernald site. Further, the FCAB will not be making any other recommendations for use of the site area west of Paddys Run that would be inconsistent with the reinterment of Native American remains. The FCAB recommends that a detailed plan be developed to identify specific locations for burials and the associated infrastructure to make this an area that accommodates and is attractive to visitors, reflects the spiritual and respectful nature of these burials, and connects this area with future activities on the main portion of the Fernald site. The FCAB expects that the DOE will conduct these activities in consultation with tribal organizations.